Country Sampler

Country styles, trends & new products. Whether you prize primitives, favor farmhouse or think traditional is terrific, Country Sampler is a must-have, all-in-one resource for any country decorator. Our unbeatable combination of country-lifestyle articles and a complete catalog of decorating products provide all the tips and tools you need to make your house a country home. Our editorial section features room-by-room home tours, helpful tips from decorating experts, fact-packed articles about your favorite collectibles and an antiques question-and-answer column. Visit homes of country enthusiasts just like you, gather valuable information about today's hottest collections and learn how to decorate with timeworn treasures with the essential articles in every issue. In our catalog, you'll find America's largest selection of original folk art, delightful reproductions and classic country collectibles and furniture. Authentic room settings offer unique styling ideas and show you how country decor can add a warm, personal touch to your home. Best of all, thousands of country furnishings and accessories can be ordered directly from artisans nationwide.

TALE OF TWO HOLIDAYS

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A DECADE IN TIME FOCUSING ON THE EARLY 2000s • Reflect on the rich patinas of prims and the classic lines of Colonial that developed in earnest in the 2000s and set the stage for today's country style.

A Turn of Events • Make minor adjustments to your decor to transform a dining room from Halloween to Thanksgiving—and enjoy all things autumn along the way.

FALL IN THE FAMILY • Get cozy with a Maine couple who are bringing their DIY dreams into reality as they artfully customize an abode that stands witness to their salvage-centric ideals.

PRIMITIVE Makes Perfect • Learn how a New Hampshire decorator gives her ranch a timeworn treatment that greets guests warmly and creates an easygoing haven just right for autumn.

Life's a Breeze(way) • Follow Mississippi homeowners who upgraded their historical home to fit a modern lifestyle while keeping its character intact—and then they moved the whole house.

JOINING PAST & PRESENT • See how a Delaware homeowner uses exacting symmetry, wisps of white, and seasonal accents to spotlight Colonial elements and primitive finds throughout her custom-built residence.

Crafted Countryside • Connect with Pennsylvania homeowners who capture the spirit of bygone days through collections of well-worn decor and creative autumn displays.

FALLING FOR Follies • Visit a Vermont garden where a skilled decorator plays up her outbuildings with thrifted furniture, lighting and housewares, elevating their status to pure poetry.

TELL A Harvest Tale • Take a scenic stroll this fall with an Illinois homeowner who guides you through her colorful outdoor world starring a unique collection of scarecrows.

In Sync With the Season • To transition your favorite collections out of a light summer style into a rich autumn ambience, enhance them with vintage decor and natural elements that symbolize the changing landscape.

Twice as Tasty • As temperatures start to dip, delight family and friends by setting up an apple cider station or pie bar where warm refreshments and delectable desserts are the main course.

Fill In the Blanks • Walls serve as the framework to connect furnishings to their surroundings, so give them the attention they deserve with shelf arrangements that put the spotlight on notable treasures.

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